Media in Pakistan

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PEMRA suspends 24 News license

PEMRA suspends 24 News license

 Published 5 years ago:  The regulator says the channel aired hateful content without exercising editorial control during its Moharram transmission

Pakistan tells YouTube to block 'objectionable' content

Pakistan tells YouTube to block 'objectionable' content

 Published 5 years ago:  The PTA says viewing such content has 'extremely negative effects' and can foster 'repugnant discord.'

Cartoonist arrested in Jordan for mocking UAE-Israel deal

Cartoonist arrested in Jordan for mocking UAE-Israel deal

 Published 5 years ago:  IFJ condemns this arrest and recent attacks on media freedom in Jordan and demands Emad Hajjaj’s immediate release

Senior journalist Ijaz-ul-Haq to head APP Urdu service in Lahore

Senior journalist Ijaz-ul-Haq to head APP Urdu service in Lahore

 Published 5 years ago:  APP Employees Union welcomes the appointment

IFJ wary of amendments to Press Council of Pakistan Bill and PEMRA ordinance

IFJ wary of amendments to Press Council of Pakistan Bill and PEMRA ordinance

 Published 5 years ago:  IFJ and PFUJ call on Pakistan’s authorities to ensure that media rights are not breached in the name of resolving labor issues

Speakers say media plays a vital role in countering extremism

Speakers say media plays a vital role in countering extremism

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalist Fahd Husain advises media persons to update and strengthen their skills according to the evolving structure of media organizations

PFUJ congratulates Journalist Panel on winning NPC polls

PFUJ congratulates Journalist Panel on winning NPC polls

 Published 5 years ago:  The union leaders say huge participation of the media community in the election process is a good omen

Telegraph journalist denies writing article on Azam Khan

Telegraph journalist denies writing article on Azam Khan

 Published 5 years ago:  The article claims that the principal secretary to Imran Khan is behaving like a de facto prime minister

Journalist Panel sweeps National Press Club polls

Journalist Panel sweeps National Press Club polls

 Published 5 years ago:  Shakeel Anjum, the new president polled 1021 votes defeating Shakeel Qarar of the Azad Panel, who secured 685 votes

PFUJ calls for restoration of Daily FIR declaration

PFUJ calls for restoration of Daily FIR declaration

 Published 5 years ago:  The union criticizes the decision and demands immediate restoration

PFUJ condemns trolling of women journalists

PFUJ condemns trolling of women journalists

 Published 5 years ago:  The union calls on FIA cybercrime wing to immediately trace the culprits and the backers of these trolls

Women journalists express concern over harassment, online threats from PTI supporters

Women journalists express concern over harassment, online threats from PTI supporters

 Published 5 years ago:  Women journalists have voiced serious concerns over online threats and harassment from government supporters in response to their criticism of government policies and handling of COVID-19. They report targeted attacks, gender-based slurs, and attempts to hack their social media accounts.

Drug dealer attacks Daily Sahafat journalist

Drug dealer attacks Daily Sahafat journalist

 Published 5 years ago:  Abbas Ali Jutt, a journalist with Daily Sahafat and general secretary of the Okara Union of Journalists, was attacked in Punjab on August 8, 2020. The attack, linked to his social media posts about local drug dealers, has drawn calls from IFJ and PFUJ for a thorough investigation.

23 violations against journalists reported in Pakistan in July: report

23 violations against journalists reported in Pakistan in July: report

 Published 5 years ago:  Islamabad sees the highest number of 10 violations, followed by Punjab with five

Saba Qamar and Bilal Saeed apologize for controversial mosque shoot

Saba Qamar and Bilal Saeed apologize for controversial mosque shoot

 Published 5 years ago:  It's a prologue to the music video featuring a nikah scene and was not shot with any playback music, says the duo

Launch of 'Live with Adnan Aamir' show on August 8

Launch of 'Live with Adnan Aamir' show on August 8

 Published 5 years ago:  QUETTA-Live with Adnan Aamir, a weekly live streaming show, will be launched on August 8.

PFUJ sets up committee to probe Matiullah Jan's kidnapping

PFUJ sets up committee to probe Matiullah Jan's kidnapping

 Published 5 years ago:  ISLAMABAD-Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has set up a six-member committee to investigate the recent abduction of Matiullah Jan in Islamabad and to monitor the progress of police investigation.

Hearing of contempt case against Matiullah on August 6

Hearing of contempt case against Matiullah on August 6

 Published 5 years ago:  The Supreme Court will hold the next hearing of the contempt of court case against journalist Matiullah Jan on Thursday (August 6)

PFUJ turns 70

PFUJ turns 70

 Published 5 years ago:  ISLAMABAD - Founded in 1950, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) attained the grand age of 70 years on August 2.

Journalist unions in India urge action on gender inequalities during pandemic

Journalist unions in India urge action on gender inequalities during pandemic

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalist unions in India urge action on gender inequalities during pandemic

PFUJ demands opening of ITNE under government SOPs

PFUJ demands opening of ITNE under government SOPs

 Published 5 years ago:  The tribunal is the only forum for redressal of complaints and cases of aggrieved journalists and media houses

PFUJ calls for withdrawal of cases against Jang Group boss Mir Shakil

PFUJ calls for withdrawal of cases against Jang Group boss Mir Shakil

 Published 5 years ago:  The union says that after the arrest of Rehman, his wife and children are being harassed and chased

Prof. Hoodbhoy rejects Haroon Rashid's allegations

Prof. Hoodbhoy rejects Haroon Rashid's allegations

 Published 5 years ago:  The professor wonders how a person could slander anybody and get away with it on a television program with countrywide reach

Unknown individual intrudes into journalist Salman Masood's home

Unknown individual intrudes into journalist Salman Masood's home

 Published 5 years ago:  The intruder spent some time at his home and fled when spotted by a family member

Journalist Ahsan Zia receives death threats

Journalist Ahsan Zia receives death threats

 Published 5 years ago:  Senior journalist Ahsan Zia, an anchor at Koh-e Noor TV, has been receiving death threats and abusive messages from unknown individuals using fraudulent SIM cards. Media organizations and press freedom groups have condemned the threats and called for protection.

Peshawar Police probe fake social media post

Peshawar Police probe fake social media post

 Published 5 years ago:  The post claimed rape and murder of an eight-year girl by two young men

Indian journalist kills himself by jumping off 4th floor of hospital

Indian journalist kills himself by jumping off 4th floor of hospital

 Published 5 years ago:   Tarun Sisodiya was undergoing treatment for coronavirus at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences

 Court restores 24 News license, orders immediate resumption of transmission

Court restores 24 News license, orders immediate resumption of transmission

 Published 5 years ago:  Regulator PEMRA had suspended the channel's license on July 3